Industry News
Grant funds youth self-harm reduction study
The auDA Foundation board has funded 12 projects this year, including one to help reduce youth self-harm. [ + ]
How local governments can reduce drug and alcohol abuse
A DrugInfo seminar, to be held in Melbourne, will discuss the need for local governments to curb the use of excessive alcohol and illicit drug use. [ + ]
Reducing falls in the workplace
WorkCover NSW will hold a free webinar on 27 September to help businesses prevent work-related falls. [ + ]
Optus to send emergency alerts
Optus users will now join Telstra and Vodafone users who have been able to receive emergency location-based text message warnings. [ + ]
Closing date extended for Safety Ambassador of the Year Award
The closing date for the Safe Work Australia 2012 award has been moved a week and will now be 1 October. [ + ]
The business of reducing work-related road crashes
The International Conference on Occupational Safety in Transport will be held from 20-21 September on the Gold Coast, Qld. [ + ]
National occupational licensing reforms discussed at roundtable
Ai Group has attended a roundtable with government ministers to discuss occupation licensing system reforms. [ + ]
Remote triggering available for in-shoe analysis system
Tekscan trigger transmitters and receivers allow users to synchronise wireless and data logger recordings with other measurement devices. [ + ]
Information sessions held at Safe Work Week
Safe Work Australia Week will have over 80 information sessions available that will provide ‘how to’ information across a broad range of workplace health and safety topics. [ + ]
Have your say on mine health and safety
The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has released draft strategic actions for public comment. [ + ]
Will the next Safety Ambassador of the Year be you?
Safe Work Australia is looking for the next Safety Ambassador of the Year. The award coincides with the Safe Work Australia Week in October. [ + ]
Man found dead after workplace accident
A workplace fatality has occurred at Inco Ships ship management company in Whyalla. [ + ]
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Week
The Australian Government and Red Cross are urging the community to be prepared for the summer disaster season. [ + ]
Registrations open for 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar
The 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar will be held 7-8 November at Darling Harbour. [ + ]
Extension for Regulatory Impact Statements
The closing date for consultation on Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) for all occupational areas has been extended. [ + ]
